Shibui Knits Cadence Wrap Knitting Pattern

Shibui Knits Cadence Wrap

What Is Being Made

The Cadence Wrap is a luxurious seasonal layering piece designed by Antonia Shankland. This elegant wrap measures 72 inches long by 19.5 inches wide, making it a versatile accessory for staying warm in style. The finished wrap showcases modern geometric design combined with rhythmic texture, creating a sophisticated garment suitable for intermediate knitters.

Techniques Used

Cadence is worked flat on straight needles, meaning the piece is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The wrap is constructed seamlessly as a single piece, with stitch markers placed to help organize the pattern repeats and edge stitches. The design features a repeating chevron pattern that creates the distinctive geometric texture throughout the wrap. Edge stitches are enclosed in curly brackets in the pattern for clarity, with 4 edge stitches maintained on both the left and right sides of the shawl.

Stitches Used

The Cadence Wrap employs a combination of fundamental knitting stitches to achieve its textured appearance. The pattern utilizes:

• Knit stitches (k) – the basic stitch that forms the foundation of the fabric
• Purl stitches (p) – used to create the contrasting texture and dimensional chevron effect
• Slipped stitches (sl 1) – used at the beginning of rows to create neat, finished edges

The Chevron Pattern consists of a 16-stitch, 26-row repeat that measures 3 inches wide and 3 inches tall when blocked. This rhythmic stitch pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches in specific sequences, creating the characteristic zigzag or chevron visual effect that gives the wrap its name and modern aesthetic appeal.

Materials and Tools

The Cadence Wrap is knitted using Shibui Knits Haven, a premium yarn blend composed of 80% fine merino wool and 20% cashmere. This luxurious fiber combination provides both warmth and softness, making it ideal for a layering wrap. Each skein contains 160 yards and weighs 50 grams; the pattern requires 8 skeins total to complete the project. The wrap shown in the pattern is displayed in the Paprika colorway.

Knitting needles required include US 6 (4 mm) needles for the main body of the wrap and a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle for the bind-off row. The gauge is approximately 21 stitches and 35 rows over 4 inches when working the Chevron Pattern in a blocked state using one strand of Haven yarn on US 6 needles. Additional tools needed are 2 stitch markers to track pattern repeats and edge sections throughout the knitting process.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated for Intermediate knitters, indicating that crafters should be comfortable with basic knitting techniques, reading stitch patterns, and managing multiple stitch markers while working a geometric repeat pattern.